Color Spinners 3rd Grade Ms. Reseigh Instructional Objectives: Students will learn about the primary colors and how the secondary colors are mixed by drawing shapes in a circular motif, using only primary colors, and then spinning the circle to see how the colors mix to create secondary colors Vocabulary: Color Primary Colors Secondary Colors Instructional Resources: Thick paper, such as cardstock or tag board 4 in Circle template made from poster board Blue, Red, and Yellow Markers Scissors Pencils String or yarn (I use Sugar and Cream yarn) State Standards: 3.2.2 , 3.6.1, 3.6.2, 3.6.3, 3.6.4, 3.6.5, 3.6.6, 3.7.1, 3.7.2, 3.7.3, 3.7.4, 3.7.5, 3.8.2 , 3.8.3, 3.8.4 Procedures: Before the lesson: Set out supplies  Day 1: Discuss primary colors with students. (Ask them what they are, what do we mix to get these colors, what happens with we mix these colors together [secondary colors]) Show students how to make the spinners. First, they will trace a circle template Then, they will cut out the circle. Next, they will need to write their name along the edge of the circle. Last, they will divide the circle into 3 rings using a pencil to draw the lines Remind the students how the secondary colors are mixed Red + Blue = Purple Yellow + Red = Orange Blue + Yellow = Green If time permits, students will use only TWO colors at a time, to make a repeating design in each ring. One ring for Red/Yellow, one for Blue/Red, and one for Blue/Yellow Day 2-3: At the beginning of the class the teacher will review the previous lesson (primary and secondary colors, how they are mixed) Students will continue drawing and coloring designs in the rings until completed (Teacher does this step) Using a pen, poke two holes near the center. Put string through holes and tie with a knot, the primary colors will “mix” to create the secondary colors. Great visual directions here: https://www.youtube.com/watch/?v=37vPrNagz8M&app=desktop

Example of how a circle could colored: Procedures: Before the lesson: Set out supplies  Day 2-3 (cont): Students will then use a pencil to gently poke a hole through the circle Students will put a sharpened pencil in the hole and rub the pencil between their hands to make the “spinner” spin As the wheel spins, students will be able to see the primary colors mixing to create the secondary colors Example of how a circle could colored: